[nutrition]
Fuel Your Training. Support Your Performance.
At Athlete Foundry, we recognise that training is only one part of the performance picture.
Athlete Mindset. Everyday Performance.
Nutrition plays a critical role in supporting energy, recovery, strength, body composition, and long-term health.
— it’s about showing up, learning to move well, building resilience, and developing habits that support lifelong performance.
Our sports nutrition service is led by Melissa Smith, Registered Clinical Nutritionist and Accredited Sports Nutritionist, and founder of Melissa Smith Total Wellbeing.
With a strong academic background in human nutrition and extensive experience supporting athletes, active adults, and developing youth, Melissa provides practical, evidence-based guidance tailored to both training demands and everyday life.
We believe performance looks different for everyone, and nutrition should support that. By integrating qualified nutrition support into Athlete Foundry, we help people train with greater confidence, recover more effectively, and build sustainable habits that support progress over time.
This is not about restrictive diets or unrealistic plans. It is about clear, personalised strategies that help you feel and perform at your best.
[QUALIFICATIONS]
You can feel confident knowing your nutrition support is grounded in science and delivered by a qualified professional.
Melissa holds the following qualifications:
Bachelor of Science (Human Nutrition), University of Otago
Registered Clinical Nutritionist (CNA)
Accredited Sports Nutritionist (SNA)
[WHO THIS IS FOR]
Whether you are competing, training regularly, or simply wanting to support your health, the right nutrition strategy can make a meaningful difference.
Nutrition support is valuable for:
athletes looking to improve performance
youth athletes managing growth and training demands
adults wanting better energy, recovery, and consistency
those working toward body composition goals
anyone seeking personalised, trustworthy guidance
[WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT]
The goal is to provide clarity and confidence, without overwhelm.
Consultations are tailored to the individual and focus on practical strategies you can apply in everyday life, including:
daily nutrition structure
fuelling around training
recovery nutrition
hydration
body composition support
supplement guidance where appropriate
gut health and energy support
Athlete Foundry is our performance gym and training space, offering youth development programmes, adult coaching, 24/7 gym access, recovery services, and performance testing. Sports Nutrition services are delivered through Melissa Smith Total Wellbeing — the nutrition branch of our business — led by Melissa Smith, Registered Clinical Nutritionist and Accredited Sports Nutritionist. Together, both brands support athletes and active individuals to train well, fuel well, and perform with confidence.
How the brands work together